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Moncure

North Carolina · 1,039 residents · 4.73 sq mi
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Moncure has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,076. Population has grown 18% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,039
+18%since 2023
from 877 in 2023
2010 – 2024
220 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 185 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
−15%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3975727479221K201020202024Moncure
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,076
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,976
+2%since 2023
from $22,493 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.295
−2%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$544
US average: $1,442
75.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
24.6% rent
13.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(511)
Black25%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.8%(147)
Diversity Score71.3%(625)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(610)
Black21.7%(225)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(93)
Diversity Score73.6%(765)
74
+3%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
53.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
22.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
6.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
46.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moncure, North Carolina?

Moncure, North Carolina has about 1,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moncure, North Carolina?

The typical household in Moncure, North Carolina earns about $54,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moncure, North Carolina expensive?

In Moncure, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Moncure, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moncure, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moncure, North Carolina?

About 1.2% of people in Moncure, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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